Joel Dommett: From Stand-Up Comedy to Running London Marathon as a Piranha

In this week’s episode of The Runna Podcast , we sit down with the hilarious Joel Dommett—comedian, TV presenter, and marathon runner! Best known as the host of The Masked Singer , Joel has a knack for making us laugh and captivating us on screen. But did you know that he also took on the challenge of running the London Marathon in a full piranha costume? Yep, you heard that right! From his comedic roots to becoming a household name, Joel’s journey has been anything but conventional. We dive into his experience running for charity, his mental health journey, and what it was really like to race in a giant fish suit. We spoke about: 🏃‍♂️ The Running Journey – How Joel got into running, what motivated him to tackle the London Marathon, and why he chose to do it dressed as a piranha. 💪 Running for a Cause – Why charity work is so close to his heart, especially his connection to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices and how it fueled his marathon journey. 🎭 Balancing Fitness & Fame – How Joel keeps up his fitness routine while hosting The Masked Singer and Survivor, along with his other TV projects. 🧠 Running & Mental Health – How running helps Joel unwind, stay grounded, and find balance in the whirlwind of family and career life. 😂 Hilarious Moments – The funny (and sometimes ridiculous) moments from his marathon training, race day, and the costume challenges. 👀 What's Next for Joel – His running goals, upcoming projects, and whether we might see him tackle another marathon or a crazy new challenge! 🎧 Tune in to hear Joel’s unforgettable story of running, laughing, and making it through a marathon in the most ridiculous of outfits, all while supporting a cause close to his heart. ✨ Don’t forget to use the code ‘ PODCAST25’ for 2 weeks free on Runna! 🏁 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.